Flu vaccine and COVID-19

Flu vaccination is important because:

• more people are likely to get flu this winter as fewer people will have built up natural immunity to it during the COVID-19 pandemic
• if you get flu and COVID-19 at the same time, research shows you’re more likely to be seriously ill
• getting vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 will provide protection for you and those around you for both these serious illnesses

COVID-19 vaccine

Some people may be eligible for both the flu and the COVID-19 vaccines.

If you’re offered both vaccines, it’s safe to have them at the same time.

People who should get the vaccine

Some people are at greater risk from the effects of flu and should get the vaccine when offered it. You can get the flu vaccination for free if you:

• are pregnant
• are aged 65 and over, even if you feel fit and healthy
• live in a residential or nursing home
• have an illness or underlying health condition (including children from six months of age)
• are a health and social worker
• are a carer
• are a close contact of someone who is immunocompromised
• all preschool children aged 2-4 years

Where to get the flu vaccine

At the surgery, please ring to make an appointment. We have clinics on the 7th, 9th, 14th & 30th of October.

Community Pharmacies near us

• Ormeau Park chemist
• Medicare at Forestside
• Boots Cregagh/Beersbridge Road (online bookings)
• Clear Pharmacy in Mount Merrion Avenue (flu only)

Trust Vaccination Centre

South Eastern – Ulster Hospital

Ulster Hospital, Front Main Entrance, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast BT16 1RH